How long does Tandoori Pasta take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tandoori Pasta serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tandoori Pasta vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Tandoori Pasta spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tandoori Pasta?

2 cup Pasta, ¼ cup Grated Cheese, ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 500 ml Milk, 2 tbsp Maida, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tandoori Pasta?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tandoori Pasta?

About 642 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tandoori Pasta

Name: Tandoori Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Italian, North India
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Butter; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Black Salt; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Maida; 500 ml Milk; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 Charcoal; ½ tsp Oil; 2 cup Pasta; 1 litre Water; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ cup Grated Cheese; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, Grated; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Tandoori pasta in a white sauce of butter, maida and milk with capsicum and tandoori spices, charcoal-smoked. Mild, serves 4, 55 minutes, step-by-step video.

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

25 items

4 people

Butter3 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Black Salt¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped½ cup
Maida2 tbsp
Milk500 ml
Salt1¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Charcoal1
Oil½ tsp
Pasta2 cup
Water1 litre
Grated Cheese¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Mozzarella Cheese, Grated½ cup
Red Chilli Flakes½ tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	642kcal	2568kcal
Protein	23g	93g
Carbohydrate	90g	360g
Fat	21g	83g
Fibre	4.7g	19g
Sugar	10g	42g

Cookd masalas for pasta

Method

1
Heat butter in a pan and add the onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
ButterOnionGreen Chilli
2
Add ginger garlic paste and all the spice powders. Saute for 2 minutes on low heat.
Ginger Garlic PasteKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderBlack SaltGaram Masala PowderCardamom PowderKasuri MethiChaat Masala Powder
3
Add the capsicum and saute for 1 minute. Add the maida and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Green CapsicumMaida
4
Add the milk gradually while mixing continuously. Add a little bit of the milk, mix and then only add more milk.
Milk
5
Once all the milk is added, add salt and pepper, and mix. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 mins.
SaltBlack Pepper Powder
6
Remove it from the stove. Place a metal bowl inside, with a piece of hot charcoal. Pour a few drops of oil on it, cover it immediately and rest for 2 minutes. After that, remove the charcoal. Cover the sauce and set aside.
CharcoalOil
7
For cooking the pasta, bring water to a boil and add salt. Add the pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes.
PastaWaterSalt
8
Remove the pasta and add it to the sauce. Heat it up and and mix until evenly combined. Add grated cheese and coriander leaves, and mix. Remove it from the heat.
Grated CheeseCoriander Leaves
9
This next step is optional. Transfer the pasta to a heat-proof bowl. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese, coriander leaves and red chilli flakes on top. Bake it in a hot oven at 200°c for 7-8 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts turning golden brown. Remove from the oven, serve hot and enjoy!
Mozzarella CheeseCoriander LeavesRed Chilli Flakes

Before you start

How long does Tandoori Pasta take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tandoori Pasta serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tandoori Pasta vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tandoori Pasta spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tandoori Pasta?: 2 cup Pasta, ¼ cup Grated Cheese, ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 500 ml Milk, 2 tbsp Maida, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tandoori Pasta?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tandoori Pasta?: About 642 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.